Difference between revisions of "Return checklist"
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* Replace cowl vents | * Replace cowl vents | ||
* Lash rudder | * Lash rudder | ||
− | * Ensure that headsail is furled and secured, and jib sheets are tight | + | * Ensure that headsail is furled and secured, cover is hoisted, and jib sheets are tight |
+ | * Cover the furling line opening | ||
* Ensure the main halyard is attached to the deck fitting, not the head of the sail | * Ensure the main halyard is attached to the deck fitting, not the head of the sail | ||
* Tie a lateral line to the aft end of the boom to prevent it from swinging | * Tie a lateral line to the aft end of the boom to prevent it from swinging | ||
− | * Ensure the engine key is off | + | * Close the sink seacock |
− | * Ensure all hatches (3) and port lights (2) are closed and secured | + | * Ensure all flags are stowed |
+ | * Ensure the engine key is off and removed | ||
+ | * Ensure all hatches (3) and port lights (2) are closed and secured (at least with bungees) | ||
* Ensure all circuit breakers are off | * Ensure all circuit breakers are off | ||
* Remove all trash from the boat | * Remove all trash from the boat |
Revision as of 06:30, 6 September 2023
Before leaving the boat
- Tidy up
- wipe kitchen surfaces
- sweep/wipe cabin floor
- sweep/wipe cockpit surfaces
- check that toilet is clean and empty
- Complete log entry, including:
- date and time
- fuel level (push the black button on the engine panel)
- engine hours (digital display in the tachometer)
- name of person making the entry
- description of trip, including destination, route, weather
- enumeration of things that were repaired, need to be repaired, will soon need to be repaired
- Stow winch handles in little deck boxes
- Replace cowl vents
- Lash rudder
- Ensure that headsail is furled and secured, cover is hoisted, and jib sheets are tight
- Cover the furling line opening
- Ensure the main halyard is attached to the deck fitting, not the head of the sail
- Tie a lateral line to the aft end of the boom to prevent it from swinging
- Close the sink seacock
- Ensure all flags are stowed
- Ensure the engine key is off and removed
- Ensure all hatches (3) and port lights (2) are closed and secured (at least with bungees)
- Ensure all circuit breakers are off
- Remove all trash from the boat
- Confirm the mooring line is on and tied off
For the dinghy before leaving the marina
- scrub floor
- freshwater rinse
- wipe salt residue from motor surfaces
- Stow motorboat key in lockbox on dock
After every few trips
- deck
- scrub the decks
- remove scuff marks from transom and aft hull
- freshwater rinse exterior above the waterline
- flush soot and dirt from toe rails
- head
- drain holding tank then flush it a few times
- scrub/wipe all surfaces
- clean drain pan and grid
- bilge
- scrub with brushes and rinse
- clean bilge well of any particles
- remove all slime and debris from pump strainers
- kitchen
- clean stove and oven
- clean sinks
- clean countertops
- main cabin
- wipe/scrub all wood surfaces with murphy's wood soap (diluted)
- wipe/scrub ceiling with simple green (diluted)
- wipe/scrub hatches and mast with simple green (diluted) to remove salt residue
- dinghy
- scrub bottom of dinghy